Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander

About this experience

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings • Visit the village of Puente Viesgo  • Visit the Neocave in the Altamira Museum • Visit the villages of Santillana del Mar and Puente Viesgo SUMMARY On this unforgettable day, you will visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave (this is a replica of the famous Altamira Cave), this first visit will serve us as a good introduction to the history of Paleolithic art in Cantabria. You will also enjoy a private visit to the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo (both declared World Heritage by Unesco since 2008). This proposal to visit a real cave with cave art in a private visit is a rare opportunity you cannot miss out if you like paleolithic art!. To complete this day, you will also visit the village of Puente Viesgo and Santillana del Mar, one of the nicest and best-conserved villages of the middle-age in Spain.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   This has has been declared World Heritage by Unesco and it is one of the most important caves in the world for its cave paintings. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English.

2. Stop 2 · 1h

   This cave had been declared World Heritage by Unesco in the year 2008. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English

3. Stop 3 · 1h 30min

   We will enjoy this unforgettable visit to Santillana del Mar, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain

4. Stop 4 · 1h 15min

   You will visit the Altamira Museum and the so-called "neocave", this is a replica of the Altamira Cave, declared word heritage in 1985 for its valuable cave art.

Tour & ticket options

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Meeting & pickup

• Warm clothing • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• A maximum of 8 people per booking
• BOOKING IS ONLY ACCEPTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.